Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Château Franc La Rose 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is elegant, gourmand and offers a very fine richness. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry and ripe small black fruits associated with touches of fleshy Gariguette strawberry, caramelization as well as hints of liquorice, violet, raspberry, Bourbon vanilla, an imperceptible hint of tonka bean and tea (in the background). The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced, round, elegant and offers a good definition, a mineral frame, juiciness, gourmandise, suavity as well as a very fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with touches of violet, blueberry, tea as well as hints of caramelization, toasted hints and Bourbon vanilla. Tannins are fine, structuring and elegant. (2020)
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Château Haut-Segottes 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity and offers a fine freshness as well as a small concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, raspberry and small notes of fleshy small blue fruits, fleshy strawberry associated with touches of mentholated liquorice, toasted, sweet spices as well as discreet hints of Sichuan pepper and Bourbon Vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, precise and offers elegance, a beautiful juiciness, a fine acidulous frame, a good guideline, gourmandise, a good finesse of the grain as well as a beautiful definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, crushed / juicy cassis and small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with touches of caramelization, toasted, chocolate and very discreet hints of violet and Bourbon vanilla. Tannins are fine, slightly grainy and still young. Good persistence (2020)
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Château Haut-Brisson 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose offers notes of blackberry, cassis and toasted notes associated with small touches of red fruits, Cuben pepper, violet, spices as well as very discreet hints of zan and an imperceptible hint of vanilla (in the background). The wine needs to be put in carafe. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, very slightly tight and offers precision, juiciness, a very fine suavity, a fine minerality as well as a fine freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry / juicy, fleshy cassis and small notes of strawberry associated with touches of red berries, violet, toasted touches as well as discreet hints of chocolate and sweet spices. Tannins are well-built. There are a hint of caramelization, liquorice and a hint vanilla on the persistence. There are an imperceptible hint of almond and cocoa on the aftertaste.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Clos Dubreuil 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is elegant, fruity and finely gourmand. The wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of fleshy boysenberry, toasted, vanilla and small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with small / fine touches of sweet spices, very discreet hints of Cuben pepper as well as an imperceptible hint of flowers (in the background) and chocolate. The mouth is juicy, fruity, frank and offers gourmandise, a fine acidulous frame, a beautiful precision, a beautiful definition as well as a beautiful and racy minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of fleshy strawberry, vanilla associated with small toasted touches as well as discreet hints of crushed blueberry, very discreet hints of chocolate and an imperceptible hint of almond. Tannins are elegant, structuring and young. There are hints of almond, liquorice, blackberry and chocolate on the persistence. A beautiful wine! (2020+)
Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)
Petit Corbin-Despagne 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, well-built, slightly concentrated and offers elegance. It reveals notes of blackberry, black cherry and small notes of red fruits associated with discreet hints of blueberry, liquorice as well as an imperceptible hint of cornflowers and toasted. The mouth is fruity, racy, elegant and offers a beautiful freshness, minerality (mineral frame), a beautiful definition, gourmandise, a beautiful fat as well as a fine suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of Boysenberry and fleshy cassis associated with small notes of crunchy small red fruits, blueberry, toasted as well as discreet hints of vanilla and chocolate. The tannins are fine and very discreetly tight. Good length. A wine full of gourmandise !
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Château Tour Saint Christophe 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and offers a small concentration and a very fine intensity / richness. It reveals notes of cassis, black cherry and blackberry associated with small touches of red fruits, liquorice, cardamom, spices, a very discreet hint of pepper (in the background) as well as an imperceptible grilled hint and sweet spices. The palate is fruity, gourmande, straight and offers fleshiness, juiciness, tension, a good guideline, a small suavity, a fine minerality, a good freshness, a fine grain, a good finesse as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, black cherry and small notes of crushed cassis, strawberry associated with touches of liquorice, oak / toasted and discreet hints of cocoa. Tannins are fine and well-built.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Château Grand-Barrail La Marzelle Figeac 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is elegant, flowery and offers concentration. It reveals notes of lilac, blackberry and small notes of crushed cassis associated with small touches of ripe red fruits, discreet hints of liquorice, tea as well as an imperceptible hint of sweet spices and gray pepper (in the background). The wine needs to be put in carafe. The palate is fruity, mineral, elegant, well-balanced, very discreetly tight and offers a beautiful definition, a mineral frame, a small suavity, a fine freshness, a very fine tension as well as a good finesse of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, black cherry, crushed cassis and small notes of lilac, lily associated with touches of red fruits, liquorice as well as discreet hints of sweet spices, cardamom / tea and an imperceptible hint of mocha (in the background). Tannins are well-built and slightly firm.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
OTHER VINTAGE
La Réserve de Louis 2015
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of blackberry, red berries and small notes of wild black berries associated with touches of flowers as well as a very discreet hint of zan / blond tobacco, sweet spices, cardamom and an imperceptible hint of pepper (in the background). The mouth is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a small freshness, a beautiful grain, an acidulous frame, gourmandize as well as a small freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy blackberry and fleshy / juicy cassis associated with small / fine touches of toasted oak, vanilla and cardamom / chocolate. Tannins are very slightly dry and a bit firm.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Château Louis 2015
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers a fine power and a small richness. The wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of blackberry and ripe wild berries associated with small notes of redcurrant jam, cassis as well as touches of flowers, hints of zan, discreet hints of tobacco, cassis bud and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, frank and offers juiciness, gourmandise, a small fleshiness, tension, a fine acid frame, good minerality, straightness, freshness as well as a good and a bit tight structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of wild berries associated with small touches of wild raspberry, jammy wild redcurrants, small hints of flowers, zan, blond tobacco as well as a very discreet hint of cassis bud and sweet spices. Thannins are fine and structuring. Good length.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)